{"id":2107227,"date":"2023-11-24T15:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T20:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-comments-on-industry-report\/"},"modified":"2023-11-24T16:51:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T21:51:34","slug":"over-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-comments-on-industry-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/over-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-comments-on-industry-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Over 50% of US faces higher risk of winter blackouts due to Biden&#8217;s energy policies, warns watchdog"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fover-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-comments-on-industry-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2107227&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An Energy Watchdog Group Warns of Increased Risk of Winter Blackouts<\/h2>\n<p>A recent energy report has raised concerns that more \u2064than \u200dhalf of the country is \u2064at a heightened risk of blackouts this winter, according to the National Rural Electric Cooperative\u2062 Association. The association attributes\u2063 this risk to President Joe Biden&#8217;s energy policy, which \u2063it believes poses a direct threat to the stability\u200c of America&#8217;s energy grid.<\/p>\n<p>The potential for\u2062 blackouts is \u200dparticularly worrisome \u200cgiven AccuWeather&#8217;s prediction of a harsh winter \u200bseason, with a strengthening El Ni\u00f1o expected to bring colder temperatures and increased\u200d snowfall to \u200bmajor \u2063cities across the Central and Eastern \u200cU.S.<\/p>\n<p>The Winter Reliability Assessment from the North American \u200cElectric Reliability Corporation (NERC) further supports these concerns, highlighting the\u2062 inadequate weatherization of generators and limitations in <a title=\"YouTuber And Investor Turned CA Gov Candidate Talks \u2018Future Schools,\u2019 Solving Homelessness Crisis, And More\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/youtuber-and-investor-turned-ca-gov-candidate-talks-future-schools-solving-homelessness-crisis-and-more\/\">natural gas infrastructure<\/a> as factors that could contribute \u200bto blackouts during extreme cold weather.<\/p>\n<p>According to NERC&#8217;s\u200c assessment, \u200bthe risk extends from Texas \u200dto New England, affecting a significant portion of the population. This represents a significant increase compared to last \u2063year when only a quarter of \u2063the\u200b population&#8217;s power supply was at risk.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>NERC&#8217;s 2023-2024 WRA \u2064finds much of \u2062North America is at an elevated\u2064 risk\u200d of insufficient energy supply to meet demand in extreme conditions. Areas identified as being at elevated \u2062risk\u200b extend \u200bover the eastern \u200dtwo-thirds of the continent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Texas residents are all too familiar\u200b with the consequences of power\u200d outages, as millions were \u2064left without electricity during\u200d Winter Storm \u200cUri in 2021, resulting in numerous\u200c fatalities.<\/p>\n<h3>The Challenges Facing\u2062 the Energy Grid<\/h3>\n<p>The outages in \u200cTexas were primarily caused by the failure\u200b of natural\u200c gas generators to \u2063come \u200bonline.\u200b Despite efforts to weatherize these generators,\u2062 NERC \u200cofficials believe that the risk\u2064 of blackouts remains high.<\/p>\n<p>However, the challenges facing the energy grid go beyond generator failures. The National Rural\u2062 Electric Cooperative Association also points \u2063to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a contributing factor. The association\u200b claims \u200cthat the premature closures of coal and <a title=\"Director Adam McKay Has 'Sweaty Fever Dream' His Movie 'Don't Look Up' Converts Joe Manchin to Climate Fear Cult\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/director-adam-mckay-has-sweaty-fever-dream-his-movie-dont-look-up-converts-joe-manchin-to-climate-fear-cult\/\">gas-fired power plants<\/a>, as well as permitting delays for new\u200b infrastructure, have decreased generation capacity\u200b and hindered\u2062 grid connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"Budweiser yields to PETA's Clydesdales demands.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/budweiser-caves-to-peta-demands-regarding-its-famous-clydesdales\/\">association strongly opposes<\/a> a proposed EPA rule aimed at reducing power \u2064plant emissions, arguing \u200dthat \u2062it relies on unproven \u200ctechnologies\u200b and \u2063unrealistic \u200ccompliance \u200btimelines.\u2063 They\u200b believe that such a \u2063rule threatens \u2063electric reliability and affordability for all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>While the EPA \u200dasserts that its proposed regulations will address \u2063climate \u200cconcerns and <a title=\"Kroger Closing More Stores Due To Seattle\u2019s Mandated \u2018Hazard Pay\u2019 For Workers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kroger-closing-more-stores-due-to-seattles-mandated-hazard-pay-for-workers\/\">protect public health<\/a>, the \u200cNational Rural \u200dElectric Cooperative Association remains skeptical. They argue that the\u200c energy \u2063transition is being mismanaged, and policymakers are ignoring the warning signs of eroding \u200breliability.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"author_subscription_pitch\">\n<p><em><b>A Note\u2062 from Our Founder:<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Every morning, we at The Western Journal wake up with \u2062a mission\u200d to provide you with\u200d important\u2063 information about what&#8217;s happening in America.<\/p>\n<p>We can&#8217;t do that without your help. America has been bombarded with false narratives designed to make you feel powerless. The Western Journal \u2064empowers you by exposing these false narratives.<\/p>\n<p>But \u200ctoday, I must be honest with you.\u200b The future of The \u200bWestern Journal is in jeopardy without your support. Silicon Valley and Big\u200c Tech have done everything \u200bthey can to \u2062shut us down, but \u200bour faithful donors\u2062 and subscribers\u200c have kept us \u2063going.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve never donated before,\u2063 we need your help today. Please don&#8217;t\u200b wait another minute. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\">Donate now<\/a> to ensure that The Western Journal can continue to stand for truth in these challenging times.<\/p>\n<p><em><b>Please stand with us by donating today.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><b>Floyd \u2062G. Brown<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Founder \u2062of The Western Journal<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The\u2064 post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/over-half-of-us-at-elevated-risk-of-winter-blackouts-due-to-biden-energy-policies-watchdog-comments-on-industry-report\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Over \u200dHalf of US at Elevated Risk of Winter Blackouts Due\u2062 to \u200bBiden Energy Policies, Watchdog Comments \u200don Industry\u200c Report<\/a> appeared first on \u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2063 specific challenges does\u200b the Energy Information Administration predict for\u200c the stability of\u200d the \u200denergy grid during the winter months?<\/h2>\n<p>\u2064Bility and \u2064will further exacerbate the risk\u200b of blackouts during periods of high demand.<\/p>\n<p>The Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts a significant increase in\u200b electricity demand this\u200d winter, driven by colder \u2063temperatures\u2064 and an anticipated rebound\u200d in economic \u200dactivity. This surge in demand, \u200dcoupled with the \u2063potential for generator \u200cfailures \u2063and limitations in\u200b natural gas infrastructure, paints a \u200bconcerning picture for the stability\u200d of\u2062 the energy grid.<\/p>\n<p>In response \u200bto \u200dthese \u2062challenges,\u2064 the National Rural Electric \u200dCooperative Association is calling \u2062for a\u200d reassessment of\u200d the current \u2062energy policy. They argue that a more balanced\u200c and \u200cdiversified approach is needed to ensure a reliable and <a title=\"Biden admin reveals B hydrogen hub project winners.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-announces-winners-of-7-billion-hydrogen-hub-projects\/\">resilient energy system<\/a>. This includes preserving existing coal and gas-fired power plants while \u2062investing in \u200brenewable energy \u2063sources and improving grid\u200d infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the association emphasizes the\u200c importance of proactive measures to\u2064 mitigate the risk\u200b of \u2064blackouts. This includes improving the weatherization\u200c of generators, enhancing natural gas storage capacity, and implementing demand response \u200cprograms to \u200bmanage \u2063peak demand periods\u200d effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The potential \u2063consequences of winter blackouts are severe. Beyond \u200cthe obvious inconvenience for individuals and businesses,\u2063 blackouts can have life-threatening\u200b implications, particularly for\u200b vulnerable \u200cpopulations and those dependent\u200d on\u2063 critical\u200b medical \u2064equipment.<\/p>\n<p>As we approach the winter months, it is crucial \u200dfor \u2062energy policymakers and stakeholders to prioritize the \u200cstability\u2063 of the energy grid.\u200b This involves\u2062 addressing the\u200d identified vulnerabilities,\u200d supporting the development of \u200ba diverse energy \u2063mix, \u2064and\u2062 implementing strategies \u200bto enhance grid\u2062 resilience.<\/p>\n<p>While the concerns raised by the\u200c National Rural Electric \u2063Cooperative Association may be alarming, it is essential to \u2062approach \u200bthe issue with a balanced perspective. Transitioning to a cleaner and\u2062 more sustainable energy system is undoubtedly necessary. However,\u200c it \u200dmust be done in a manner that does not compromise the reliability and stability of the grid.<\/p>\n<p>The forthcoming winter will be a critical test for the energy grid&#8217;s resilience. It is incumbent upon energy watchdog groups, policymakers, and industry leaders to work\u2064 together to address the identified risks and ensure a reliable and\u2062 uninterrupted supply of electricity to all Americans.\u200b Failure to do so could \u200bhave far-reaching consequences and undermine the \u2064progress \u200bmade towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An energy watchdog group cautions that over half the nation faces increased blackout risks this winter. The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, referring to a recent energy report, claims President Joe Biden&#8217;s energy policy directly endangers the stability of America&#8217;s power grid, as reported by Fox Business Network<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":180,"featured_media":2107228,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Over 50% of US faces higher risk of winter blackouts due to Biden&#8217;s energy policies, warns watchdog","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2107227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Over 50% of US faces higher risk of winter blackouts due to Biden&#8217;s energy policies, warns watchdog","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/180"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2107227"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2107227\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2107228"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2107227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2107227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2107227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}